[This novena is in preparation for the feast of Mary’s Immaculate Conception, December 8th.]
O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus and our Mother, penetrated with the most lively confidence in your all-powerful and never-failing intercession, manifested so often through the Miraculous Medal, we your loving and trustful children implore you to obtain for us the graces and favors we ask during this novena, if they be beneficial to our immortal souls, and the souls for whom we pray.
(Here mention your petition) You know, 0 Mary, how often our souls have been the sanctuaries of your Son who hates iniquity. Obtain for us then a deep hatred of sin and that purity of heart which will attach us to God alone so that our every thought, word and deed may tend to His greater glory. Obtain for us also a spirit of prayer and self-denial that we may recover by penance what we have lost by sin and at length attain to that blessed abode where you are the Queen of angels and of all. Amen.
2. News! First African American Cardinal! On Nov. 28, Pope Francis elevated 13 new cardinals from around the world to the College of Cardinals at a consistory in Rome. Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, who has been Washington's archbishop since 2019, was among them. Click on button for more information.
3. Website Addition: Instagram Our Corpus Christi website is now providing links to Instagram as well as YouTube and Facebook. The usual symbols for those links can be found on the lower left of the website pages. Want to see? Click here!
4. New Link for Livestreamed Masses Corpus Christi has a new process for broadcasting our livestreamed Masses. Please click on the following link to see future Masses.
5. More News on our parish Virtual Christmas Party – Dec. 12th
The Corpus Christi Hospitality Committee is excited to announce a virtual family Christmas Party on Saturday, December 12 from 7 pm to 8 pm. Attend on line from the comfort of your cozy home!
WIN GIFT CARD PRIZES playing games like: Name That Tune—Holiday Version, go on a Scavenger Hunt for items found at home. And, featuring the official fashion accessory of 2020—the face mask, we will be having an ugly Christmas face mask contest. Let your creativity shine!
We will also have our traditional Christmas Carol sing along and maybe a visit from a special guest.
Grab a cup of cheer and something to munch and join us! Here’s the link to the party. Log in anytime after 6:45 pm. The party will begin at 7 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82050721358?pwd=N290clZpQW1FS2FkQlp5L0pZNElydz09 . If you don’t have internet access you can join by phone by calling 312 626 6799 and using Meeting ID: 820 5072 1358 and Passcode: 013933
B. Reminders
6. Giving Tree: Version 2020 – Please Give by Dec. 13th! Announcing a three weekend Advent Giving Tree event brought to you by Corpus Christi’s Social Justice Committee and Christian Service. The beneficiaries of this year’s collection will be members of Corpus Christi Parish and families in our Parish boundaries who find themselves unable to provide for their needs during this blessed Christmas season.
In the interest of keeping things simple and Covid safe here’s what you can do to help:
While you are out shopping anyway, PICK UP either a Kroger, Meijer or Target gift card—any denomination will be put to good use. DROP OFF your donation at the back of church at either the 4pm or 11 am Mass November 28, 29 or December 5, 6 or December 12, 13. If you’re not going out you can MAIL a check to Corpus Christi Parish at 19800 Pembroke, Detroit, MI 48219. Make checks payable to Corpus Christi Parish and write Giving Tree on the memo line. Donation envelopes will also be available at the back of church.
We will distribute your donations to families on Saturday, December 19 so they will be able to shop for food or gifts prior to Christmas. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding of the unique challenges of Christmas giving this year. Continuing thanks and wishes for blessings in abundance for remaining Christ’s Light in our little corner of the world.
7. Session #3 of Generations of Faith – Adults Renew Reflect Respond Christeena Livingston-Long’s thoughts on the video series: The Story of Salvation video put me in a setting to visualize my journey of what made and keeps me a Catholic today. I liked that the video explained how we all became sinners and how we easily get distracted. But no matter what, God is in control of all things and all people.
The video did a great job breaking down the material where you could get your bible and follow with ease. I really enjoyed this session. I also enjoyed the church members Q&A sessions. Good job Elaine and Team.
Session Three topic: Who is Jesus: Just a Good Man or Lord of our Lives? Q&A after the video: 4 Corpus Christi young adults sharing their thoughts about Jesus including their favorite names/titles for Him. Click theButton below to go to the parish website
To print the handout: Click on Session 3 Handouts/Adults
To see the video: click on Generation of Faith Videos then on ADULTS 2020-2021SESSION THREE
A Tour of the Church of the Nativity 2020 (6 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aQVIQzPhk8&ab_channel=206Tours
Word Cloud: Help us build another Word Cloud using the form at the bottom of the Generations of Faith page on the parish website or email Corpus Christi at [email protected] with your favorite name/title of Jesus.
8. Generation of Faith – Children and Teens Session Two Topic:Creation Parents, click on the button below to get to
the Session Two handouts which include activity sheets about the church year (Advent, Lent, etc.) and caring for creation
the Generations of Faith Videos (SESSION TWO) for your children
Marilyn Webb, our Youth Minister, introduces the Generations of Faith Videos for TEENS which are short, yet packed with faith messages. Your teens can watch the videos whenever it fits their schedule! Don’t miss the handouts.
9. Renewal of the Mind: Fr. Patrick’s 90-sec. daily video and a NEW 30-minute weekly audio broadcast Fr. Patrick’s daily video draws guidance for the day from the Mass Scriptures of the day. The message is there … 90 seconds …POW! The NEW item is the 30-minute weekly audio broadcast. It can be reached at any time of day or night, any day of the week.
10. AOD Advent On-Line Retreat The Mass: When Heaven Touches Earth Prepare for Christmas by rediscovering the beauty of the Mass.Several priests will explore four parts of the Mass with discussion led by Fr. Steve Pullis via livestream on Monday evenings at 7:30pm.Click on the button below to view the livestream.
Nov. 30th – Why the Mass? – Fr. Patrick Gonyeau Dec. 7th – Why the Incarnation? – Fr. Craig Giera Dec. 14th – Why the Eucharist? – Msgr. Charles Kosanke Dec. 21st – Why Worship? – Fr. Lee Acervo
11. FORMED Advent Program Introducing a new Advent journey for you and your family Join FORMED for the Road to Bethlehem, a journey that includes daily Advent reflections and enrichment. FORMED will be sending you handpicked videos, talks, and texts every day throughout Advent to nourish your spiritual life. Sign up today to prepare for the coming of our Lord Jesus at Christmas!
12. Liturgy schedule - weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am Mass Saturdays: 1:00 – 3:00pm – Confessions in Reconciliation Rm in church
13. Links for viewing or registering for this weekend’s Masses Our Masses are: Saturday, 4pm; Sunday 11am. The 11am Mass is the Mass most often livestreamed. Click on the button below for viewing the Mass.
If you have not registered (by noon on Saturday) to attend Mass in person and you still wish to attend a Mass at church this weekend please: - park in the parking lot a little ahead of Mass time, - go to the parking lot side entrance, - and ask the staff at that doorway if there is still available room. If there is room in church they will do a check-in process for you.